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AC08 MWM

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,226 mi
Last recorded113,226 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 MWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 113,226 miles

Nearside Front oily residue on gearbox

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp has been repaired with tape

Fail 22 Jan 2021 113,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front oily residue on gearbox

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp has been repaired with tape

Pass 17 Jul 2019 97,178 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive signs of coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 97,178 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive signs of coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 83,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Rear shocker dust covers loose

exhaust system corroding

oil residue around gearbox end cap gasket

Fail 10 Jul 2018 83,995 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Rear shocker dust covers loose

exhaust system corroding

oil residue around gearbox end cap gasket

Pass 20 Jul 2017 71,890 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2017 71,886 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven o/s slow (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2016 61,801 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 54,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

e.m.l on

Pass 12 Feb 2014 37,939 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 35,671 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 26,552 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 19,178 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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AC08 MWM is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 61,061 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC08 MWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AC08 MWM is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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